Vernam Completes Grimsby Switch

Charles Vernam has left Derby County to join Sky Bet League 2 side Grimsby Town on a two-year contract.

The 21-year-old enjoyed a loan spell with the Mariners last season, making nine appearances and scoring one goal before his stint was interrupted by injury.

Grimsby boss, Michael Jolley, saw enough to complete a permanent switch for the forward for an undisclosed fee.

Vernam, who joined the Rams as a 16-year-old from Scunthorpe United in 2012, made one senior appearance for Derby, making his debut as a substitute in the Emirates FA Cup win over West Bromwich Albion in January 2017.

He has also gone on to enjoy loan spells at Icelandic side IBV and Coventry City.